A gender perspective in aspects related to logistics, procurement and distribution begins with the identification of the needs and specifications of the end-users of the commodities in the logistics process. The potential impacts of commodity distribution should also be analysed.
Action may be required to strengthen the capability of participants and stakeholders to participate in each phase of the procurement and logistics process.
When a disaster occurs, the institutional systems for procurement and logistics might collapse or be disrupted and unable to meet the demand. In such cases the possibility of creating informal supplying networks should be investigated and local knowledge exploited and built with skills development and training for collective benefit.
PHASES OF PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS PROCESS
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Identification of needs and technical specifications. |
Technical clearance and purchase requisition. |
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Port capacity, storage and handling facilities. |
Identification of sup- pliers, tendering and bidding. |
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Transport and communication infrastructure and overhead costs. |
Ordering and purchasing, and delivery and quality control. |
